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BC57 JWF

2007 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

228,172 mi
Last recorded228,172 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo V5097,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 JWF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 228,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 228,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (split pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 222,369 miles

Offside reverse light inop

exhaust silencer rusty

oil leaking from o\s upper engine mounting

Fail 8 Jan 2025 222,360 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside reverse light inop

exhaust silencer rusty

oil leaking from o\s upper engine mounting

Pass 21 Nov 2023 210,743 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 202,872 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 202,872 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both Sides incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 192,769 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 192,769 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides LHD ( lens adjustment lever ) (4.1.2 (c))

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BC57 JWF is a 2007 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 97,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC57 JWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC57 JWF registered?

BC57 JWF is a 2007 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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